J87861 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of (2R, 3R)-3-Phenylglycidol, CAS 98819-68-2 from Germany

Issued August 27, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2910.90.2000

Headings: 2910

Product description

(2R, 3R)-3-Phenylglycidol, CAS 98819-68-2, a pharmaceutical intermediate also known as (2R, 3R)-3-Phenyloxiranemethanol, is an epoxyalcohol.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for (2R, 3R)-3-Phenylglycidol will be 2910.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers, with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Aromatic.

Full text

NY J87861 August 27, 2003 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 J87861 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2910.90.2000 Mr. Joseph J. Chivini Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of (2R, 3R)-3-Phenylglycidol, CAS 98819-68-2 from Germany Dear Mr. Chivini: In your letter dated July 31, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. (2R, 3R)-3-Phenylglycidol, CAS 98819-68-2, a pharmaceutical intermediate also known as (2R, 3R)-3-Phenyloxiranemethanol, is an epoxyalcohol. The applicable subheading for (2R, 3R)-3-Phenylglycidol will be 2910.90.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers, with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other: Aromatic. The rate of duty will be 5.5 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stephanie Joseph at 646-733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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